Anysios of Thessaloniki

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Revision as of 00:38, December 23, 2008 by Ixthis888(talk | contribs)(New page: Our honourable father Saint '''Anysios of Thessaloniki''' was the Bishop of Thessaloniki. He was the student and of A(s)cholios also Bishop of Thessaloniki. Anysios played a significant ro...)

Our honourable father Saint Anysios of Thessaloniki was the Bishop of Thessaloniki. He was the student and of A(s)cholios also Bishop of Thessaloniki. Anysios played a significant role in the vindication of St. John the Chrysostom. Anysios was consecrated on the episcopal throne of Thessalonica as Vicar to the Pope Damasou during the end of his life sometime in 406 or 407. He is commemorated by the church December 30.